FrankCrum for Franchises
Less complexity. More consistency across your franchise network.
Franchisors face a challenge that many PEOs aren’t able to solve: supporting a network of independent business owners—each with their own employees, their own locations, and their own HR headaches—while keeping the corporate office running smoothly too.
FrankCrum is built for exactly that. One partner. Consistent service. A platform that scales as your franchise network grows.
- A comprehensive HR and payroll solution with preferred pricing for franchisees who opt in
- Stay compliant across locations without adding headcount
- Personalized support for franchisees—from onboarding to expansion
- Reduce workers’ comp costs through our affiliated carrier
- Give franchisees access to large-group benefits they couldn’t afford on their own
Industry Highlights
Payroll
Standardize payroll across every location.
When every franchisee is running payroll their own way, inconsistencies are inevitable. FrankCrum gives your franchise network a consolidated, reliable payroll option that works whether you have five locations or fifty, and whether franchisees are tech-savvy or just getting started.
- Process payroll accurately across participating franchise locations, including multistate operations
- Handle federal, state, and local payroll tax filing automatically so franchisees don’t have to
- Give employees self-service access to pay stubs, W-2s, and time-off balances through MyFrankCrum
- Give franchisees access to an easy-to-use HR platform, no technical background needed
Workers' Compensation
Workers’ comp coverage the whole system can count on.
FrankCrum gives franchisors something no ordinary PEO can—workers' comp coverage backed by our own carrier, Frank Winston Crum Insurance. That means stable rates, faster claims resolution, and coverage that won't disappear when your network grows.
- Offer access to FrankCrum’s master policy across your franchise network
- Pay-as-you-go premiums with no annual audit
- Coverage across industries, states, and risk classifications
- Eliminate the administrative burden of managing separate policies per location
- Get dedicated claims support when incidents occur
- Reduce risk exposure with safety guidance
Employee Benefits
The benefits problem franchisees have been asking you to solve.
For many franchise organizations, employee benefits have been the missing piece. Individual franchisee locations don’t have the headcount to negotiate meaningful health coverage, which means high turnover, frustrated employees, and a harder pitch to prospective hires. FrankCrum’s group benefits pool changes what’s possible.
- Give franchisee employees access to health coverage through FrankCrum’s large-group insurance pool
- Offer plans from major carriers at rates small franchise locations can’t negotiate independently
- Provide dental, vision, critical care, and more, at no cost to the employer
- Add 401(k) administration to support long-term employee retention
HR & Compliance
One HR standard across every location.
Operating across locations and states means navigating a patchwork of wage laws, leave requirements, and employment regulations that change constantly. FrankAdvice enables franchisees to connect with experienced HR professionals who help them stay compliant.
- Monitor and respond to changing employment laws across locations and states
- Helps maintain consistent HR policies across the network to protect brand integrity and reduce liability
- Support franchisees on worker classification, leave administration, and I-9 compliance
- Build documentation and employee handbooks that hold up at both the corporate and franchisee level
- Get direct access to HR professionals through FrankAdvice, not a generic help desk
Hiring & Onboarding
New location signed. Let’s get their team up and running.
Franchise growth only works if new locations can hire and onboard quickly. Slow, paper-heavy processes delay productivity and frustrate new hires from day one. FrankCrum helps franchisees move fast without cutting corners on compliance.
- Complete onboarding paperwork digitally before the first day—no printing, no delays
- Process W-4s, I-9s, and direct deposit setup entirely online
- Standardize the onboarding experience across every location in your network
- Reduce the time between signing a new hire and having them fully productive
Why FrankCrum
A PEO that understands
the franchise model.
the franchise model.
- Corporate and franchisees can streamline payroll, workers’ comp, benefits, and HR with a single partner
- Service model built on real relationships—your team knows their contacts by name, not by ticket number
- Proven experience onboarding franchise networks spanning multiple states
- 40+ years of PEO experience and a reputation that franchisors recognize
- Scalable platform that grows with your franchise network
Your Franchise Network Runs Better with FrankCrum.
From multistate payroll to group benefits to the compliance questions your franchisees can’t afford to get wrong, FrankCrum gives your network the back-office support it needs to grow with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will franchisees lose control over how they run their businesses?
No. The co-employment model means FrankCrum handles administrative employer responsibilities, such as payroll, tax filing, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Franchisees keep complete control over their day-to-day operations, staffing decisions, and how they run their locations.
How does FrankCrum handle payroll when our franchisees operate in different states?
MyFrankCrum, our HR tech platform, and dedicated payroll consultants support accurate multistate payroll processing and automated tax filing, so each location stays compliant with the laws in their state without having to manage it themselves.
What does the transition look like for an existing franchise network?
FrankCrum’s implementation team manages the onboarding process for both corporate and franchisee locations, coordinating transitions so payroll and operations continue without interruption.
Does FrankCrum have experience working with franchise organizations?
Yes. FrankCrum has experience supporting franchise organizations at both the corporate and franchisee levels, including multistate networks with varying operational structures. We understand the complexity of the franchise model and how PEO services need to work differently in that environment.
Can FrankCrum support both our corporate office and our franchisees under the same PEO?
Yes. FrankCrum can serve your corporate office while also onboarding individual franchisees into the same platform, giving your network access to group benefits, streamlined payroll, and dedicated HR support. Participation is flexible—franchisees are not required to join, but those who opt in receive preferred pricing as an added incentive. Franchisees of any size or technical sophistication can be brought on, and our implementation team manages the process.